Piraeus to Corfu Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Piraeus, Greece to Corfu, Greece. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 231.4 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 46 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 23 hours; at 10 knots
Best Time: May-October; Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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Distance: 231.4 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Piraeus to Corfu. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect inter-island route: the navigable route runs 15% longer than the 201 nm direct line, its heading turning from southwest to northwest. Transiting the Corinth Canal.

Sea distance: 231.4 nm (428.5 km)
Direct line: 200.9 nm15% longer
Great-circle bearing: 301° (west-northwest)
Sea area: Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent: 1.8° × 3.7°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
Transits: Corinth Canal
From: Piraeus (Greece) 37.9475, 23.6375
To: Corfu (Greece) 39.6243, 19.9217
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	46 hours
8 kn	29 hours
10 kn	23 hours
12 kn	19 hours

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Named transits are identified from the sea-lane waypoint path.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Piraeus to Corfu Route

The maritime route from Piraeus to Corfu is a overnight offshore within one country passage linking the mainland to an island anchorage in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast.

This route runs between neighbouring ports of the same region, connecting Piraeus in Greece with Corfu in Greece.

Navigation Tips

•On this overnight offshore within one country crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast, particularly in peak season.
•For a overnight offshore route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Mediterranean region — calculate consumption with our tool.
•Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this within one country route between neighbouring ports of the same region before you depart.
•Check safety gear suited to Mediterranean conditions before a overnight offshore passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
•Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this within one country route between neighbouring ports of the same region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Piraeus to Corfu by sea?

The sea distance from Piraeus to Corfu is approximately 231.4 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Piraeus to Corfu?

A overnight offshore between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 231.4 nautical miles typically takes 23 hours – 46 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Piraeus to Corfu?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast outside that window.

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